Heritage Week ( Irish: Seachtain na hOidhreachta) is an annual nationwide set of hundreds of events organized by the Heritage Council in

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. They are a celebration of Ireland's culture, history, gardens, and architecture that gives visitors free access to landmarks that are either usually pay to enter or not open to the public. The week's attractions usually includes tours, events and activities related to history and culture. Heritage Week is part of the

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, a joint action between the Council of Europe and the

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. There is a volunteer programme associated with the organization of the events. Heritage Week is usually the last week in August. Event guides are usually available in Tourist Offices, Libraries, Heritage Centres, Museums, Bus Stations and in many hotels. There are competitions run as part of the weeks activities and awards, nominated by the public, for the volunteers and organisations which put on the best events. Sligo Abbey lit up for Heritage Week 2013

Sligo Abbey lit up for Heritage Week 2013

Awards

* Heritage Hero, for a person or organisation * Hidden Heritage, for lesser known sites * Reaching Out, for attracting new audiences * Cool for Kids, for family events

References

External links

Heritage Week website
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Awards

See also

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